# Walker vs StepsApp Pedometer

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepsApp Pedometer at every 6 days against Walker's every 3 months. StepsApp Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and ratings volume (297K vs 1.6K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepsApp Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's.

Walker ships an update every 3 months, StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | StepsApp Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884/reviews) | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **297K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 25 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) |

## What reviewers say

### Walker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884)

Track your daily steps, calories burned, and body metrics like weight, body fat, and blood pressure. This power-saving pedometer app helps manage weight loss and overall health, with features like GPS route tracking and world rankings.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie tracking, Body weight management, Body fat tracking, Blood pressure tracking, GPS route tracking, World rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Detailed graphs and statistics
- 🚀 Works well with M7 chip
- 👍 Integrates with Health app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🐛 Fails to update steps regularly
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 🐛 Freezes or stops working
- 🔍 Lacks instructions or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect day/month/year counts in statistics
- Ads still show up despite paid ad-free version
- Fails to sync with Health app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to set daily step goal
- Ability to view step history by minute/hour
- GPS route tracking for walks/runs
- Customizable data display and graphs


### StepsApp Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #58 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration, Customizable charts and animations, Goal setting and notifications, Widgets for home screen, Wheelchair push tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Freeze - 1day | $0.99 | one-time |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 💪 Motivates users to be active
- 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Steps disappearing throughout the day
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

**Requested features**

- Add manual step/distance entry
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Ability to compete with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

Walker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

StepsApp Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walker or StepsApp Pedometer?

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. Walker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 from 297K ratings.

### Do Walker or StepsApp Pedometer have ads?

Both Walker and StepsApp Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walker or StepsApp Pedometer?

Walker ships an update every 3 months, and StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. Most recently, Walker was updated on September 24, 2026 and StepsApp Pedometer on September 25, 2026.

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